Northacres Park

Wander the Forest Trails and Open Fields

Much of Northacres Park is forest, and trails wind through the trees for an easy stroll. Step into the wooded section and the park takes on a quieter feel than you might expect from a spot beside the freeway.

When it is time for organized play, you will find open space for games and gatherings:

• A baseball diamond
• A soccer field
• A picnic area

Playground and Splash Pad for Kids

Bring the kids to the playground and wading pool, which were remodeled and reopened in 2012. The updated space has two separate play areas, each with equipment suited to children of different ages, so little ones and older kids can each find their spot. On warm days, the splash pad makes a great place to cool off.

If you are bringing both kids and a dog, plan one easy trip that takes in the play area, the trails and the off-leash area.

The Story of the Civil Defense Siren Tower

For decades, Northacres Park was home to one of Seattle's last two Civil Defense towers. Built in 1954, the tower supported a Chrysler Air-Raid Siren, a model that Guinness World Records lists as the loudest siren ever built.

The siren no longer works, and the tower was removed in 2025, but it remains a notable chapter in the park's Cold War era history.

Explore Nearby Green Spaces in North Seattle

Extend your day at one of several parks and gardens close by, measured here in straight-line distance:

• Haller Lake community garden, 0.2 mi
• Jackson Park community garden, 0.4 mi
• Licorice Fern Natural Area on Thornton Creek, 0.5 mi
• Jackson Park Golf Course, 0.6 mi
• Pinehurst Playground, 0.6 mi
• Pinehurst community garden, 0.8 mi

Ingraham High School, a local landmark, sits about 0.6 mi away. To get to know the surrounding area, dip into our Haller Lake neighborhood guide.